Azelia Barolo Margheria 2004 Wine: Barolo Margheria Producer: Azelia Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2004 Eye: red-brown, translucent Nose: mineral, earthy, salty, dark cherries, roses Mouth: medium-full bodied, earthy, tannins present Price Point: $60 Available at Vinmonopolet: yes Available at Systembolaget: no
Trediberri Langhe Nebbiolo 2016 One of my new favorite winemakers in Nicola at Trediberri. You’ll have to look hard to find a more energetic, eager to learn, interesting young winemaker. The winery is located below La Morra in the middle of the vineyards. He is a relatively new winemaker, but his wines are well balanced…
Enzoboglietti Barbera d’Alba 2015 Although you can’t find Enzoboglietti in Norway, if you’re in find their wines you should try a glass (or a bottle). A medium size winery in La Morra (100 000 bottles a year), this family run winery produces many great quality wines of many good wines. Among them are Brunate, Boiolo…
Mauro Veglio Barolo Arborina 2011 If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you know I spend a lot of time with Mauro Veglio and his wife. And you probably also know that I am a huge fan, not just of their wines but of them. And their Barolo Arborina is no exception. 2011 was…
Winery Wednesday: This time I am taking you to Monforte In case you haven’t been paying attention, I have been doing Winery Wednesday for quite some time now, recommending wineries to visit in the Piemonte region. This wednesday it’s Manzone’s turn. Manzone is located a little “out of my comfort zone” (we all know I…
Wine Review: Andrea Oberto Langhe Nebbiolo 2012 Wine: Langhe Nebbiolo Producer: Andrea Oberto Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2012 Eye: ruby red, garnet reflections Nose: floral, violets, red fruits, Mouth: warm, rich, balanced Price Point: $18 Available at Vinmonopolet: No, but you can find his Barolo and Dolcetto Available at…
Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2011 Wine: Barolo La Tartufaia Producer: Giulia Negri Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2011 Eye: Ruby red Nose: prunes, spices, minerals, floral notes Mouth: Fine tannins, fresh, Price Point: $37 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes Available at Systembolaget: No
Wine review: Giulia Negri Barolo La Tartufaia 2011 Wine: Barolo La Tartufaia Producer: Giulia Negri Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2011 Eye: Ruby red Nose: prunes, spices, minerals, floral notes Mouth: Fine tannins, fresh, Price Point: $37 Available at Vinmonopolet: Yes Available at Systembolaget: No
Vietti Lazzarito 2008 Wine: Lazzarito 2008 Producer: Vietti Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2008 Eye: deep garnet red Nose: cherry, figs, ripe fruits, roses, Mouth: velvety texture, dark fruits, soft tannins, Price Point: $144 Available at Vinmonopolet: No Available at Systembolaget: No
Cappellano Nebbiolo d’Alba Wine: Nebbiolo d’Alba Producer: Cappellano Region/Appellation: Piemonte, Italy Grape varieties: Nebbiolo Vintage: 2012 Eye: clear brownish red Nose: roses, violets, earthy, cherries, some tar Mouth: raspberry, red fruits, good acidity Price Point: $27 Available at Vinmonopolet: no Available at Systembolaget: no